True Faith NUFC Podcast

Alex Hosts Norman, Adam and Bolland to look in-depth at United's FA Cup game this Sunday with Chelsea. Will Rafa rotate or rest players? Is it an important game? Can we get a draw? And more. We discuss new lad Kennedy and links with a Danish Striker. It's three weeks too late, Mike. Then we look at a question which has been growing more and more (and will explode into life should we not sign signi...

Alex hosts Si, Ben and Adam to look back at United's damage limitation exercise at Abu Dhabi FC. There were positive performances across the pitch notably from Diame, Dummett, Lascelles the keeper and Murphy. We discuss the result in context of the relegation battle and also look at Sunday's mental stories about a new contract for Rafa and loads of money to be spent on players. Keith Bishop workin...

Newcastle United eh? Most fans in January are talking about their new signings and how they got into the side. Instead we have the owner ring Sky Sports to kick off. Mick Martin gives us his view on the latest takeover view and what to make of Ashley’s latest gamble. Then a good look at Man City away. Somehow it ends with Alex thinking we’ll win 3 2 and Si predicting a win. Not sure how we got the...

Norman hosts Ben, Adam and Charlotte to look back at a frustrating day for United as we drew 1 1 with basement side Swansea City. Is a point any good? How has Diame become our best CM? Joselu worth a start? Loads loads more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

United face Swansea in massive game and Alex, Si and Norman are here to preview just how big a game it is and how we'll get on. We take listener questions and discuss what an earth Mike Ashley is playing at in the transfer window, and touch what's going on with the takeover as well. Craig Hope article: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-5251815/How-Peter-Beardsley-went-national-trea...

United win a cup game and there’s reason to be cheerful. Two wins on the bounce and Norman is back as host to ask Micky about the game. The lads talk through team selections, individual performances and more. There are a few sound quality issues, so sorry about that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex and Norman chat for an hour about the season so far and how we think it’ll go between now and May. Who has been the best player, what’s been the best game and all that kind of stuff. We chat takeover, January and answer a range of superb listener questions. As ever, if you like the show please tell a mate about it or (and) leave us a positive review with a comment on ITunes/the podcast app. T...

United have gone and won again when it really, really mattered. What a result and what a feeling. Alex hosts Norman (just back from Stoke) and Chubbs and Richie Smith are in as well. We discuss How good was that? Rafa’s team selection Individual heroism from Darlow They were all great but big shouts to Mo, Jamaal, Shelvey, Murphy and Aoyze How bad were Stoke and the ref A great day for the club. I...

Wow. Who saw that coming. Alex and Si speak to you from Sydney after witnessing a turgid United get a point at home to an equally turgid Brighton. On the agenda: What was that? Why was it like that? Any positives? Stoke away. Some game. Thanks to all who’ve listened in 2017. We appreciate it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

United are beaten by Man City and some people aren’t happy. Get ready for a lively debate on the podcast about the pro’s and cons of Rafa’s tactical set up. Team selection is out under the microscope and there’s a look ahead to a simply huge game with Brighton. Norman hosts Alex and relative newcomers Charlotte and Chubbs on this week’s pod. Next one will be out post Brighton. Learn more about you...

OH WHAT FUN IT IS AT CHRISTMAS TIME TO SEE NEWCASTLE WIN AWAY Norman is here with his pal Jon for patter about that win in that game at that ground. Drink it in. We don’t often get to be happy. If you like the podcast please RT on twitter and then I can stop asking. Next podcast straight after the win against Man City. Merry Christmas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...

Norman Riley hosts Mick Carling and Charlotte Robson ahead of a MASSIVE game for Newcastle United. There’s loads to go into as they breakdown how a massive game will go. If you like the show please find us on twitter @tfweeklypod or leave us a positive review on the podcast app or iTunes Some essential reading for you ▪️Alex previews West Ham: http://www.true-faith.co.uk/match-preview-and-podcast-...

Norman Riley hosts Alex Hurst and Simon to discuss United’s narrow loss at Arsenal. Positives? Maybe. United we’re back to 4 2 3 1 and back to staying in the game. Back to defensive solidity. Back to being ‘us’? The lads discuss this and more including why anyone relating what’s happening at Mike Ashley’s NUFC, to Burnley, is wrong. If you like the show please leave a positive review with a commen...

Andy and Norman discuss a disappointing and undeserved defeat to Allardyce’s organised Toffees. The lads talk over the positive news on the potential takeover and look ahead to Saturday’s game at Arsenal. If you like the show please leave us a 5 star review on iTunes cos it helps us a lot. Find us on twitter and give us a follow @tfweeklypod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

Alex, Ben and Norman offer a critical analysis/rant of NUFC’s 6th defeat in 7. United snatched defeat from the jaws of a draw (aye, its late) and are worryingly bad at the back. Is this it though? Many seem to want to say ‘Ashley’ and absolve the manager and team of blame. That’s discussed in depth as well as the team selection and subs. United can be okay - but how and when will it happen. That a...

Alex and Norman preview Saturday’s home game against Claude Puel’s Foxes. Obviously a victory is predicted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex chats to Craig Hope of the Daily Mail to get his take on what’s going on right now at Newcastle United. We discuss Rafa, the battle to avoid the drop as well as a look at January and beyond. Craig is a top local journalist and is well worth a follow on social media - find him @craighope_dm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Hurst, Norman Riley & Simon Campbell are here to talk about United's point at West Brom. A point gained or two dropped? Has Rafa found his best team? Mitrovic reborn? That and loads more. Plus some standardly optimistic predictions for Chelsea. If you like the show please tell a mate to listen or give us a positive review on iTunes - it helps us grow it massively. Sign up for the Special here...

Alex Hurst and Simon Campbell speak to Mark Douglas, NUFC editor of the Chronicle. Mark talks about the season so far, what Rafa is wanting from the fans and we talk about how Mark's excellent book has aged since it was written in the Summer. There's also a look at January and some take over talk. If you like the show please give us a follow on social media below or even better leave a positive re...

Alex Hurst, Miky Carling , Ben Wade and Marc Cowley. They speak to you about a shambolic performance from United against a vey good Watford side. We need to learn from this and fast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

United host Watford in a massive game on Saturday. Alex Hurst, Norman Riley and Simon Campbell talk about the game and how we think it will go and why. If you like the podcasts have a look at our new YouTube blogs about all things nufc here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0GPMr-htag Sign up to the tf match day newsletter here: http://true-faith.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=f37092aa6b4f0294306...

Alex Hurst and Michael Martin speak to North East based football journalist Michael Walker on his new book 'Green Shoots, Irish Football Histories'. We talk through the close links between Irish football and Newcastle United and get the inside story on writing the book from Michael. Irish football has had a unique set of challenges to navigate since 1921 and the book is a fabulous journey through...

United were beaten comfortably in the end in Manchester. A strong start to the game (again) produced a goal this time as the performance and flow of the game flattered the hosts. Alex, Norman and Ben talk through what went right and what went wrong and where the defeat leaves us. If you like the show please give us a follow on Twitter or Facebook: https://twitter.com/tfweeklypod https://www.facebo...

Alex, Micky, Si and Norman give you an in-depth look into United's trip to Manchester at the weekend. Three massive players out (reportedly) and we're up against a side that haven't conceded a goal this season at home. How will Rafa set up, how will the game go and what type of context should the result be taken in. We answer all of these and more. While you're reading please give our new YouTube...

This week Alex speaks to the four main 'fan initaives' that exist around Newcastle United at the moment to see what drives them and how fans can get involved. First up is the Newcastle United Supporters Trust as Colin Whittle and Peter Fanning talk us through what the Trust is all about and how and why you should help. NUST website: https://www.nufctrust.co.uk NUST twitter: https://twitter.com/nuf...